problem with my connection

rattle snake · 07-05-2009, 08:09 AM

Hi,

I am posting a new thread since I have a different problem with my internet connection now. I am using a wireless Linksys CISCO router (WRT54G2 V1).

I was able to reset the wireless router configuration after changing my ISP but up to this time, it is still not working...

I am getting the following error...

1. The netwrok or the AP may not be configured with security
2. The wireless adapter failed to get a valid IP address. This can be due to an authentication failure with the network or becuase of DHCP malfunction...

BTW, when i did tghe reset on the wireless router, I did not replace the SSID and i did not put any password for the meantime. I am assuming that this will not affect what I intend to do.

Also, I am in an apartment where the internet connection is centralized. what i have in my unit is just a network port and i don't know what the IP of ISP is...

Can anyone please help?

Prometheus_Fire · 07-06-2009, 03:14 AM

Sounds like you need to reconfigure the router.

The first error is because you haven't configures WPA, which is never a good idea unless you want other people downloading pr0n on your internet connection.
The second error may be because you haven't defined a DHCP scope on the router since the factory reset.

If you're unsure of the required connection details, call your ISP, they will be happy to furnish you with the required information. In many cases all you need is a gateway IP, a username and password.

rattle snake · 07-06-2009, 04:21 AM

Thanks. I think i really need the installation disk for the router. Does anyone know where to download it for CISCO Linksys Wireless Router WRT54G2 V1

Prometheus_Fire · 07-06-2009, 04:30 AM

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/UK/en/...T54G2/download

**johnwill** · 07-06-2009, 07:05 AM

You don't need any CD's to install a router, all you need is in the web based setup that's in the router.

Prometheus_Fire · 07-06-2009, 08:22 AM

Thought he wanted to update the devices firmware. My bad! :-)

rattle snake · 07-06-2009, 11:16 AM

hi johnwill / promethues fire,

problem now resolved... special thanks to promethues fire for forwarding the link... i was able to chat with a live agent.. i think the missing piece was configuring the router (web based)... below is the step by step procedure that i followed for everyone's reference...

1. Connect the PC to the port one of the router then restart the PC. The connection should be router to main computer via an Ethernet cable only. (This PC should be the one that can get online if directly connected to the modem).
2. Go to your desktop and double click on Internet Explorer.
3. When "Internet Explorer" opens, type http://192.168.1.1 in the "Address" bar and click on Go.
4. The log-in window will appear.
5. Skip User Name field and type admin (admin is the default password) as the Password, and click OK.
6. Click on the MAC Address Clone sub tab and click on "Clone your PC's MAC" then save the settings.
7. On the router’s setup page, click on the Wireless tab and then the Basic Wireless Settings sub tab:
Wireless Configuration - Manual
Wireless Network Mode - Mixed
SSID or Wireless Network Name - you can change Linksys to any name (e.g. My Network)
Channel - 1
SSID Broadcast - Enable
Hit the Save Settings button.

8. On the router’s setup page, click on the Wireless tab and then the Wireless Security sub tab :
Security Mode - WPA Personal
WPA Pre Shared Key/Passphrase - Type anything here. The minimum is 8 and maximum of 63 characters. Any letters or numbers will do.
Hit the Save Settings button.

-- If the Security mode is WPA then please take note of your WPA Pre-Shared Key, that would be your password or network key.

9. Go back to the Setup tab and then the Basic Setup tab and look for the LAN IP which is 192.168.1.1.
10. Change the IP address to 10.10.10.1 then save the settings
11. Shut down everything for 2 minutes.
12. Connect the modem to the Internet port of the router. Then connect a cable from any numbered ports on the router to the computer. Power on (starting from the modem then the router and lastly your PC).

Regards to all and more power to this forum...

Prometheus_Fire · 07-06-2009, 03:43 PM

Excellent, I'm very glad you're back online rattle snake!

If you're happy the issue is resolved, don't forget to mark it as SOLVEd.

07-05-2009, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
rattle snake Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 OS: win98	problem with my connection Hi, I am posting a new thread since I have a different problem with my internet connection now. I am using a wireless Linksys CISCO router (WRT54G2 V1). I was able to reset the wireless router configuration after changing my ISP but up to this time, it is still not working... I am getting the following error... 1. The netwrok or the AP may not be configured with security 2. The wireless adapter failed to get a valid IP address. This can be due to an authentication failure with the network or becuase of DHCP malfunction... BTW, when i did tghe reset on the wireless router, I did not replace the SSID and i did not put any password for the meantime. I am assuming that this will not affect what I intend to do. Also, I am in an apartment where the internet connection is centralized. what i have in my unit is just a network port and i don't know what the IP of ISP is... Can anyone please help?

07-06-2009, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Prometheus_Fire Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 134 OS: Win2K, WinXP, Win Vista, Win2K3, Win2K8, IOS	Re: problem with my connection Sounds like you need to reconfigure the router. The first error is because you haven't configures WPA, which is never a good idea unless you want other people downloading pr0n on your internet connection. The second error may be because you haven't defined a DHCP scope on the router since the factory reset. If you're unsure of the required connection details, call your ISP, they will be happy to furnish you with the required information. In many cases all you need is a gateway IP, a username and password. __________________ Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific; Feign do I fathom your nature's specific Exaltedly set on the aether capacious A reasonable facsimile of a gem carbonaceous.

07-06-2009, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
rattle snake Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 OS: win98	Re: problem with my connection Thanks. I think i really need the installation disk for the router. Does anyone know where to download it for CISCO Linksys Wireless Router WRT54G2 V1

07-06-2009, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Prometheus_Fire Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 134 OS: Win2K, WinXP, Win Vista, Win2K3, Win2K8, IOS	Re: problem with my connection http://www.linksysbycisco.com/UK/en/...T54G2/download __________________ Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific; Feign do I fathom your nature's specific Exaltedly set on the aether capacious A reasonable facsimile of a gem carbonaceous.

07-06-2009, 07:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,740 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: problem with my connection You don't need any CD's to install a router, all you need is in the web based setup that's in the router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-06-2009, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Prometheus_Fire Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 134 OS: Win2K, WinXP, Win Vista, Win2K3, Win2K8, IOS	Re: problem with my connection Thought he wanted to update the devices firmware. My bad! :-) __________________ Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific; Feign do I fathom your nature's specific Exaltedly set on the aether capacious A reasonable facsimile of a gem carbonaceous.

07-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
rattle snake Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 OS: win98	Re: problem with my connection hi johnwill / promethues fire, problem now resolved... special thanks to promethues fire for forwarding the link... i was able to chat with a live agent.. i think the missing piece was configuring the router (web based)... below is the step by step procedure that i followed for everyone's reference... 1. Connect the PC to the port one of the router then restart the PC. The connection should be router to main computer via an Ethernet cable only. (This PC should be the one that can get online if directly connected to the modem). 2. Go to your desktop and double click on Internet Explorer. 3. When "Internet Explorer" opens, type http://192.168.1.1 in the "Address" bar and click on Go. 4. The log-in window will appear. 5. Skip User Name field and type admin (admin is the default password) as the Password, and click OK. 6. Click on the MAC Address Clone sub tab and click on "Clone your PC's MAC" then save the settings. 7. On the router’s setup page, click on the Wireless tab and then the Basic Wireless Settings sub tab: Wireless Configuration - Manual Wireless Network Mode - Mixed SSID or Wireless Network Name - you can change Linksys to any name (e.g. My Network) Channel - 1 SSID Broadcast - Enable Hit the Save Settings button. 8. On the router’s setup page, click on the Wireless tab and then the Wireless Security sub tab : Security Mode - WPA Personal WPA Pre Shared Key/Passphrase - Type anything here. The minimum is 8 and maximum of 63 characters. Any letters or numbers will do. Hit the Save Settings button. -- If the Security mode is WPA then please take note of your WPA Pre-Shared Key, that would be your password or network key. 9. Go back to the Setup tab and then the Basic Setup tab and look for the LAN IP which is 192.168.1.1. 10. Change the IP address to 10.10.10.1 then save the settings 11. Shut down everything for 2 minutes. 12. Connect the modem to the Internet port of the router. Then connect a cable from any numbered ports on the router to the computer. Power on (starting from the modem then the router and lastly your PC). Regards to all and more power to this forum...

07-06-2009, 03:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Prometheus_Fire Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 134 OS: Win2K, WinXP, Win Vista, Win2K3, Win2K8, IOS	Re: problem with my connection Excellent, I'm very glad you're back online rattle snake! If you're happy the issue is resolved, don't forget to mark it as SOLVEd. __________________ Scintillate, scintillate, asteroid minific; Feign do I fathom your nature's specific Exaltedly set on the aether capacious A reasonable facsimile of a gem carbonaceous.